Senator Dawn Giles Announced For NIVA Live Policy Summit

NIVA has announced the first round panelists and speakers who will participate in the 2025 Live Policy Summit with more yet to be announced. Browse the list of confirmed speakers and attendees below and then confirm your registration to attend the event on October 15th and 16th. Only 150 spaces are available for this important discussion.

Featured Panelist: Maryland State Senator Dawn Gile Announced

As a champion for live entertainment and consumer protection, Maryland State Senator Dawn Gile led the passage of Senate Bill 539, the nation’s first comprehensive ticketing reform law. The bill bans the sale of speculative, or fake, tickets, holds resale platforms accountable under the Consumer Protection Act, requires transparent ticket pricing, codifies that a ticket is a license, and directs the Attorney General to review the state’s ticketing marketplace.

Her landmark legislation became the model for reform, inspiring policymakers across the country to advance similar bills that put fans, artists, and independent venues first. Register now for the NIVA Live Policy Summit taking place in Indianapolis on October 15th & 16th for more vital conversations about the future of live entertainment sector.

2025 NIVA Live Policy Summit Guest Speakers (Partial List)

Jim Rawlinson Director of READI, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Chris Cobb President, Bonafide Live; President, NIVA TN; Founder, Music Venue Alliance Nashville, Co-founder, D Tour

Jaclyn Zapata Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program Specialist

Representative Kyle Pierce State Representative, Indiana House of Representatives

Audrey Fix Schaefer Director of Communications, I.M.P

Senator Dawn Gile Senator, Maryland Senate District 33; Attorney, SRD Legal Group

Howie Kaplan Owner, Howlin’ Wolf; Former NOLA Nightmayor

Megan Van Voorhis Director of Convention & Cultural Services, Sacramento (CA)

Brian Block Founder & President, Sound City Planning; Entertainment Services Manager, City of Austin (TX)

Robert Metius Partner, Meitus & Strohm

Tobi Parks CEO, TourTech and Owner, xBk

Kendall Gilvar Strategic Communications and Project Manager, National Independent Venue Association

Kevin Erickson Director, Future of Music Coalition

Scott Mohler Executive Director, Maine Music Alliance

Mala Sharma Senior Arts Advisor, Georgia Music Partners

Summit Registrants

In addition to guest speakers, the list of registrants thus far is impressive setting the stage for an incredible networking opportunity for anyone in the live entertainment industry. Register today and join fellow venues from across the United Sates including:

The Pabst Theatre Group - Milwuakee, WI
The Crocodile - Seattle
True Endeavors - Madison, WI
Headliners Music Hall - Lousville, KY
9:30 Club - Washington, DC
Black Promoters Collective - National
The Ramjet - Winston-Salem, NC
HI-FI - Indianapolis, IN
The Hideout - Chicago, IL
Songbyrd - Washington, DC
The Loon Wine Bar - Cincinnati, OH
The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN
Buskirk-Chumley Theatre - Bloomington, IN
Bogarts Entertainment Center - Apple Valley, MN
Paramount Theatre - Anderson, IN
Elsewhere - Brooklyn, NY
White Rabbit Cabartet - Indianapolis, IN
The Bluebird - Bloomington, IN
The Times Theater - Rochester, IN
Mom & Pop Productions - Lafayette, IN
Brown County Playhouse - Nashville, IN

Who else is coming?

Several other companies and organizations with impact on the live entertianment sector have all confirmed to be in attendance including:

Tixel
Audiotree
Prism
Tixr
Performing Arts Venue Alliance
Lyrasis
Pattern
Cash Or Trade
See Tickets
Sound Music Cities
Bounce.fm
Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL)
Open Date
Eventbrite
Venue Pilot
Americans For the Arts
TripleSeat
Indiana Independent Venue Alliance

Space is extremely limited for this event with only 150 seats available for the event. Get registered today and mark your calendar for October 15 & 16th. We need to your voice to fuel these important discussions.